by David Simchock How many times have you heard someone say, “If I take enough pictures, one of them is bound to be a good one!” A gazillion times? More than that? I understand where folks are coming from when they say this, but it isn’t exactly the best wayContinue Reading
by David Simchock This is the fourth and final segment of our “Travel Photography” focus. We’ve already covered “people” and “places,” so this month, we’ll round things off and take a look at the broad category of “things,” specifically, things of “nature.” Flora Here in Western North Carolina, there isContinue Reading
by David Simchock In my most recent column, we explored the best techniques for photographing “people”. This month, we’ll look at some of the tools and techniques required for photographing “places” while on the road. Landscapes: How frustrating it can be to live in the Blue Ridge Mountains, surrounded byContinue Reading
by David Simchock Last month, we had a look at some of the “generic” issues related to the wonderful world of travel photography. These were things that essentially apply to any facet of photography, as they form the foundation for all that follows. This month, we’ll explore some of theContinue Reading
by David Simchock Are you planning a vacation in 2013? Will you be bringing your fancy digital camera along, with hopes of coming home with a few (hundred) photos that are sure to launch your career with National Geographic? Okay, maybe you don’t aspire to be a top pro photographer,Continue Reading
by David Simchock Do your holiday photos live up to the excitement and vibrancy of this festive time of year? No? Well, sometimes all it takes are a few tweaks to turn your holiday snap-shots into quality, long-lasting memories that you will cherish forever. Here are a few easy tipsContinue Reading
by David Simchock Have you ever seen photos of waterfalls and wondered, “How do they make the water look so smooth?” Well, that soft “cotton” look to the flowing water isn’t all that difficult to achieve, but you do need to understand the basic exposure controls of your camera (and,Continue Reading
by David Simchock It’s that time of year again.. Time to don the hiking boots, grab the Nikon, and capture the beauty of the fall leaf season. Of course, it helps to live in a place like Western North Carolina where the peak colors span a full month depending onContinue Reading
